[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 156 (Sunday, September 28, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2100]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   IN RECOGNITION OF DONNA S. ADAMS UPON HER RETIREMENT AS THE CITY 
                       MANAGER OF MILTON, FLORIDA

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 26, 2008

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize Donna S. 
Adams, who is retiring after 27 years of service to the city of Milton, 
Florida. Her courage and dedication proves that citizens can truly make 
a difference in the lives of others, and I am proud to honor such an 
admirable leader of the Northwest Florida community.
  Mrs. Adams began her career as a public servant in 1981 as a 
secretary for the Community Development Block Grant program. She 
quickly saw how she could transform the City of Milton and began 
working to improve the city's infrastructure. Her first major project 
was helping to develop the Milton Riverwalk, a revitalization effort 
aimed at renewing the downtown property of Milton which lies along the 
Blackwater River.
  After her service with the Community Development Grant Block program, 
Mrs. Adams served in several varying capacities for the City of Milton 
including the Planning and Development Director and the Special 
Projects Coordinator. She also twice served as the Interim City 
Manager.
  On January 13, 1998, Mrs. Adams was named the Milton City Manager, 
and she has remained there ever since. As City Manager, Mrs. Adams has 
overseen significant improvements to the city's community center, 
warehouse, community parks, and police department, as well as the 
construction of a new City Hall. Her ten years of service as City 
Manager has resulted in a tremendous improvement in the quality of life 
for Milton's citizens, and she will be dearly missed upon her 
retirement.
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I would like 
to thank Mrs. Adams for her years of service to the Northwest Florida 
community. Vicki and I wish her and her husband Millard best wishes for 
continued success.

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